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as in adopting
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as in accustoming
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The state is an outlier nationwide because of its stubborn resistance to adopting cleaner, cheaper sources of energy.—
Margie Mason, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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Vivian, who came out as transgender in 2020, legally dropped her father's surname 18 years later, adopting Wilson as her last name.— Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
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That means that winemakers across what is now France must have switched from domesticating wild grapes to propagating them directly—that is, cloning grapevines by taking cuttings of the plants to start new groves.— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2026
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And perhaps no one brand better exemplifies the nation's work than Track Trailer and its Tvan, a little 'drop trailer that's been domesticating the Outback for over a quarter-century.— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2026
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That said, perhaps in response to adapting overseas conflicts and record stock market returns, the mortgage rate climate is changing again, this time in an encouraging way for borrowers.— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Officials worked with Mi’kmaw archaeological technicians alongside both underwater and terrestrial archaeologists to excavate and document the wreck, adapting their methods to Sable Island's shifting sands.— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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In December, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia agreed not to stop their EU partners from borrowing the money on international markets as long as the three countries did not have to take part in the scheme.— Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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It would be paid by borrowing construction costs against future toll revenue — both from existing GMX expressways and revenue from the new 14-mile extension, too.— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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In 2026 the autonomous vehicle space is still in its infancy, but companies have aggressive expansion plans and more riders are familiarizing themselves and growing comfortable with the technology by the day.— Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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The character of Biff Dipper, an engineer, will be found in the ride’s preshow, familiarizing guests with the story of the asteroid that spells impending doom.— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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One wonders how long the citizens of those communities are going to put up with the state usurping their authority to govern themselves.— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
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One of the things that's gone really wrong in America is this gas station/convenience store/fast food restaurant that is usurping small town America.— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Hathaway, who drew on the star power she’s accumulated over the past 20 years, credited the film’s producers for quickly adjusting to her request.— Antonio Ferme, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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While some people turn to melatonin or prescription sleep aids, research suggests that adjusting your diet may help support better rest.— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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The Legislature is appropriating $5 million in one-time funding to put toward the fund.— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
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During Akbar’s conquest of the Malwa region in India, Adham Khan was accused of under-reporting the spoils of the war and appropriating much of it for his own use.— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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